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Alcohol can have several effects on individuals with lupus, primarily by potentially exacerbating symptoms and increasing the risk of complications. It may interfere with medications used to manage lupus, diminishing their effectiveness or increasing side effects. Additionally, alcohol can affect liver function, which is particularly concerning for those taking certain lupus medications. Overall, moderation and consultation with a healthcare provider are essential for individuals with lupus considering alcohol consumption.
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Does alcohol ans smoking aggravate if diagnose with lupus s l e?
Smoking definitely aggravates lupus. Alcohol does not have that direct effect, but if one is getting a large percentage of calories from alcohol, general health will decline making a lupus flare more likely.
What are the long-term effects of lupus?
Long term effects of lupus are entirely dependent upon the severity of the disease, how long the disease has been present, and the organs and tissues affected. Some lupus patients live full productive lives with normal life spans even though they have lupus. Other lupus patients live only days and die.
Can lupus affect your liver?
Yes, lupus can affect the liver, although it is not as common as its effects on other organs. In lupus patients, liver involvement may manifest as elevated liver enzymes, fatty liver, or autoimmune hepatitis. Additionally, certain medications used to treat lupus can also have hepatotoxic effects. Regular monitoring of liver function is important for individuals with lupus.
What are the after effects of alcohol?
Dizziness, headaches, tiredness and vomiting can be possible effects of abusing alcohol.
What effects does alcohol have on the muscles?
effects of drugs,diet,,smoking,alcohol on the body
Does lupus have widespread or local effects?
Lupus antibodies can affect every part of the body, although it usually seriously affects only one or a few parts at a time. Local effects are easier to deal with than systemic affects, which can sometimes be fatal.
What drug effects are similar to alcohol effects?
Narcotics, barbiturates and tranquilizers, all depressants, have similar effects. For that reason, they should never be taken with alcohol. The combined effects can be fatal.
What effects will increase the effects of alcohol and drugs when boating?
Vibration
The effects of alcohol are a general stimulant of the functions of the brain and body?
The effects of alcohol are a general stimulant of the functions of the brain and body.
What is the cause of the chemical in alcohol that effects you?
Alcohol is a single chemical. It is what affects you.
What does alcohol effect in your body?
alcohol effects your immune system and your liver.
What are immediate effects of alcohol?
depressant
